Hitting up the local ice cream shop or freezer section to beat the heat? As if ice cream wasn’t enough of a treat, you have a rainbow of toppers to choose from. Ice cream lovers tend to forget that these colorful confections can pile up the calories and fat. Consider our tips before making your next sundae.

Instead of: Hot FudgeChoose: Chocolate SyrupThe Payoff: Chocolate-y goodness with 40 calories and 4 grams of fat less per tablespoon. A tablespoon of fudge averages 80 calories, but many sundaes come topped with more than 500 calories worth!